Siya Charles
Siya Charles is an emerging artist celebrated for his contributions to the South African cultural landscape. His recent participation in the National Arts Festival, where he was honored with a Standard Bank Young Artist Award, showcases his talent and commitment to pushing the boundaries of artistic expression.
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Recent news mentions
Siya Charles is the winner of this year’s Standard Bank Young Artist Award for Jazz.
The Standard Bank Young Artist Award then and now – The Mail & Guardian
South Africa· 2025-09-25
Siya Charles is the 2025 Standard Bank Young Artist Award winner for Jazz, a trombonist with a flair for mixing classics with modern grooves.
Your Guide to the 2025 Standard Bank Joy of Jazz – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-09-23
Six trailblazers — Asanda Ruda, Siya Charles, Muneyi, Calvin Ratladi, Modise Sekgothe and Nyakallo Maleke — will debut genre-pushing work across theatre, music, jazz, dance, poetry and visual arts.
National Arts Festival, Thandiswa live at the Lyric, Sisonke Afrohouse – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-06-27
